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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Creek Perch
Common Watersnake

Banded Darter
White-Tailed Deer

Greenside Darter

Northern Hog Sucker
Sunfish

Rainbow Darter
Gar

Stonecat

Rusty Crayfish

Golden Redhorse
Bluebells
Boxelder

Variegate Darter
Green Sunfish

Queen Snake

Black Redhorse
Dobsonfly

Bass
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pendleton County County, Kentucky
These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Pendleton County County.
The Catawba ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Pendleton County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pendleton County nearby has 63% more documented species, Catawba offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 100 Pendleton County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.